The Housing Needs of Undocumented Residents

JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON FRIDAY, JULY 25TH 12PM

Undocumented immigrants face unique and often invisible barriers to housing—exclusion from federal programs, fear of retaliation, and discriminatory screening practices.

Join us for a timely conversation on how we can break down these barriers and advance housing solutions that include everyone—regardless of immigration status.

We’ll explore:
– Why undocumented immigrants are excluded from key housing programs
– How fear and discrimination drive housing instability
– Local policies and community-based models creating real change

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Building a Shared Understanding of Equity Work in the Context of City Government

• Purpose: To build a shared understanding of what equity work means in the context of local government, why it is important, and how to embed a framework that reduces inequities.

• Outcome: A shared understanding will allow us to lay the groundwork for a thoughtful, intentional, multi-year process of systems change that will improve outcomes for all.

Agenda:

1. Introduction
Introductory Grounding in San Jose’s History (Stephen Pitti)

2. Equity: Why it Matters? Why Race?
• The Role of Government (Julie Nelson)
• The Role of Elected Officials (Leon Andrews)

3. Shared Language: Terminology and Definitions
• Racial inequity and racial equity
• Explicit and implicit bias
• Individual, institutional and structural racism

4. Governments Role and Responsibility
• Local government commitments and examples from Government Alliance on Race and Equity, and Race, Equity and Leadership
• Preview of other city government efforts

5. Next Steps
• Public Comment
• Adjourn

When:
December 13th
1:30PM - 4:30PM
Where:
San Jose City Hall - Council Chambers, 200 East Santa Clara St., San Jose
200 East Santa Clara Street
San Jose CA, 95113